Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.

In South Thailand, over 600,000 households have been affected by the relentless downpours and flash floods. The lives of 12 people have tragically been lost, and thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in temporary shelters.

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.

More than 30 people have been killed in the flooding which was caused by heavy rains in the region in the past week, with communities facing a significant rebuild also preparing for more rain this weekend.

With tens of thousands already displaced, both countries set up shelters in anticipation of further downpours.

Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week, authorities said on Monday, even as some displaced residents were able to return home and the worst floods in decades began receding in some areas.

The death toll from devastating floods in Thailand and Malaysia jumped to 31 on Tuesday as authorities in both countries are bracing for another spell of heavy rains in the coming days.

At least 13 people died and tens of thousands evacuated in one of the worst floods in decades to batter southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.

More rain is expected in Northern Malaysia and Southern Thailand as evacuated residents return to flood-stricken homes. At least 31 people were killed in floods in the region over the weekend, and more rain is expected.

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days.